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These are not limitations, but rather rules.
Think I'll stick to working out under my own terms, as opposed to paying to be inconvenienced.
I probably would too if I didn't have to be there and follow as an employee. It is pretty terrible working out in a mask and standing in line to answer questions (note: Texas....will be 100 degrees pretty soon)
I probably would too if I didn't have to be there and follow as an employee. It is pretty terrible working out in a mask and standing in line to answer questions (note: Texas....will be 100 degrees pretty soon)
Texas requires you to wear a mask in gyms while working out? Ugh.
I went to the gym today for the first time in almost 3 months. Gyms reopened here in Texas May 18th, but today was my first day back. On one hand, it seemed like I haven't been there in forever, but it also seemed like only yesterday, if that makes any sense. Anyway, the protocols my facility had in place were:
- less contact with staff at check in (plexiglass partitions etc). They moved the exit so there is no longer in/out from the same door.
- when you walk in, you have to pick up a bottle of cleaning spray and 2 towels.
- there was no temperature check.
- on the cardio floor, pretty much every other piece of equipment is taped off.
- on the weight floor, things are spread out farther.
- all the exercise mats, balls, bands etc have been removed.
- no basketball courts open.
- locker room open only for a limited number of day use lockers and restrooms (no showering, for example).
I used to work out 5 days a week at the gym, and I have been able to keep to that schedule since March, and I have been pleasantly surprised by how productive my home work outs have been, so I think my new routine will be only 2 days per week at the gym, and the other 3 at home, at least for the next several weeks.
Texas requires you to wear a mask in gyms while working out? Ugh.
That must be for employees, because I am in Texas and went to the gym today and no patrons were wearings masks while working out, although I wore one in and out. And even for employees, that may be facility specific and not a requirement, because I saw several employees who are personal trainers there today not wearing masks.
Most gyms in Houston have reopened (mine included). I'm still lifting like I was before COVID-19 so that's good. My gym is big enough for social distancing, only rule is to wipe down cardio machines with sanitizer before and after use.
My gym has reopened but we haven’t gone back yet. Patrons must wear a mask at all times, even when doing cardio. Access to the gym is limited by occupancy. If you go and it’s up to a certain occupancy then you won’t be allowed in to workout.
I have a life membership at 24 for 75 a year. I hope they don’t go belly up. They are low on cash and there’s talk of Bk.
$75 a year. How do you expect these places to survive. I am paying around $300 a year and if the place has to only allow certain members based on schedules, not sure how they can survive in long term.
I have a life membership at 24 for 75 a year. I hope they don’t go belly up. They are low on cash and there’s talk of Bk.
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$75 a year. How do you expect these places to survive. I am paying around $300 a year and if the place has to only allow certain members based on schedules, not sure how they can survive in long term.
(Bloomberg) -- 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. is in discussions with suitors as it seeks a potential buyer to serve as a stalking horse in a court-supervised bankruptcy process, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The operator of more than 430 gyms is working with an adviser to solicit potential bidders ahead of a planned bankruptcy filing, said the people, who requested anonymity because the talks are private.
“24 Hour Fitness is productively engaged with its creditors to explore strategic options and ensure the company is well positioned to serve its members nationwide for the long-term,” the San Ramon, California-based company said in a statement sent to Bloomberg.
24 Hour Fitness-- which has felt the brunt of nationwide shutdowns to curb the spread of Covid-19 -- skipped a June 1 interest payment on its unsecured bonds due 2022, Bloomberg reported earlier this week.As it works out its borrowings, the fitness chain also started reopening certain locations in Texas under state and federal guidelines. . .
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